BEAUMONT, Texas — First-year head coach Sean Allen announced the addition of seven players during the fall signing period.

The signing class includes three high school prospects and four transfers.

"First, I want to thank our coaching staff and support staff for all the time and effort they put into this recruiting cycle," Allen said. "We had a short window to identify, evaluate and build relationships with players, and everyone in our program did an awesome job putting this group together.

"I love the balance of this class, and I believe every one of these young men has a chance to impact our program, both on and off the field. We want to build our roster from the middle out, and you can see that taking shape with this class. Our position players bring the athleticism and versatility we value."

Allen on his pitching staff: "On the mound, every guy has a real out pitch that gives him a chance to help us right away. There's a lot of upside in this group, and I'm excited to see how they develop with our staff."

Connor Young, 5-10, C/INF/RHP, Georgetown, Texas / Georgetown HS

Young's versatility allows him to contribute as a catcher, second baseman, shortstop and pitcher.

He was named the District 23-5A Co-Most Valuable Player as a utility player after earning second-team All-Central Texas in 2026 and first-team all-district honors in 2025.

Young helped lead Georgetown High School to a 35-5 overall record and a District 23-5A championship with an 11-1 mark.

The Eagles also advanced to the Class 5A Division II regional semifinals in both 2025 and 2026.

At the plate, the left-handed hitter batted .414 with a .549 on-base percentage and a 1.125 OPS in 40 games during the 2026 season. He recorded 46 hits, including 14 doubles, and drove in 39 runs.

On the mound, Young posted a 9-2 record with a 1.86 ERA in 52.2 innings, striking out 50 batters while limiting opponents to a .213 batting average.

Young continued his success during the summer, batting .537 with a 1.290 OPS in 30 games. He collected 82 hits, drove in 22 runs and stole 19 bases.

Competing for Test Baseball at the PBR National Championship, Young hit .600 with 15 hits, seven RBIs and seven stolen bases across nine games.

Assistant coach/recruiting coordinator John Cannon on Young: "Connor is a left-handed hitting catcher/utility player who brings value on both sides of the ball. We're really excited about the potential that he's going to bring to the offense with his ability to impact the ball."

Dylan Robinson, 5-11, SS/OF/RHP, New Orleans, La. / St. Augustine HS

Robinson is ranked as the No. 17 player in Louisiana's 2027 class according to Prep Baseball.

He earned all-district honors as a utility player and batted better than .400 during the summer for The Prospect Lab, an elite developmental baseball program.

A versatile athlete, Robinson has posted a 6.73-second time in the 60-yard dash.

On the mound, he features a fastball that reaches 89-91 mph and complements it with a curveball in the 72-75 mph range.

During his senior season, Robinson appeared in 29 games and batted .268 with 23 runs scored, 19 hits, 18 RBIs, 20 stolen bases, four doubles and three triples.

He also recorded 32 strikeouts in 29 innings pitched while posting a 2.90 ERA.

As a junior, Robinson hit .281 with 21 runs scored, 18 hits, 14 RBIs, three doubles, one triple and one home run.

On the mound, he compiled a 4-0 record with a 2.07 ERA and 28 strikeouts in 20.1 innings pitched.

Assistant coach/recruiting coordinator John Cannon on Robinson: "Dylan is an athletic two-way who we are excited to see develop on both sides of the ball. A right-handed pitcher who has been up to 92 mph with real feel to spin a BB. He is just scratching the surface on his ability on the mound."

Luke Daigle, 6-2, RHP/1B, Cypress, Texas / Cypress Ranch HS

Daigle is ranked among the nation's top prospects in the 2027 class, checking in at No. 435 nationally according to Prep Baseball Report.

On the mound, Daigle features a fastball that consistently sits between 87-92 mph and has been reported as high as 94 mph.

He also throws a sharp slider in the 76-83 mph range and a changeup that sits between 78-83 mph.

Daigle has earned recognition as a Pocket Radar Five Tool 90 Club member and was named a 2027 Five Tool Texas 55 Follow prospect.

Assistant coach/recruiting coordinator John Cannon on Daigle: "Luke is a big physical right-handed pitcher with a good fastball that has been up to 95 mph. Luke can fill up the zone with three pitches and is an absolute competitor who wants the ball in his hand in big moments."

Mikey Vanderheyden, 6-2, C, Enterprise, Ala. / Enterprise HS (University of Houston/Galveston College)

Vanderheyden appeared in eight games and made two starts for Houston last season, recording six at-bats, one run scored and one walk.

During the summer, he played for the Elizabethton River Riders of the Appalachian League, batting .316 with 25 hits, 23 runs scored, six doubles, one home run and 17 RBIs in 21 games.

Defensively, Vanderheyden threw out seven baserunners and posted a .977 fielding percentage behind the plate.

At Enterprise High School, Vanderheyden batted .372 in 2025, recording 45 hits, 34 RBIs, 10 doubles, two triples and six home runs in 39 games.

He helped lead Enterprise to the Class 7A state championship, finishing with a 36-3 overall record and a perfect 6-0 mark in district play.

Vanderheyden was rated the No. 2 catcher in Alabama and the state's No. 33 overall prospect.

He also was ranked the No. 138 catcher nationally and No. 500 overall prospect in the country.

Assistant coach/recruiting coordinator John Cannon on Vanderheyden: "Mikey is a talented defensive catcher who can really catch and throw. He has the makeup and leadership qualities to affect our
pitching staff in a positive manner behind the plate the day he steps on campus. Mikey also brings an offensive skillset that will allow him to be successful in a multitude of ways."

Victor Coronado, 6-2, INF, Rosharon, Texas / Lutheran South Academy (Texas State/Wharton County Junior College)

Coronado was a key contributor to the 2025 TAPPS Division II state championship team at Lutheran South Academy, which finished No. 7 in the MaxPreps Top 25 national rankings.

He batted .400 with 50 RBIs and five home runs en route to TAPPS Division II first-team all-state honors.

Coronado also earned a spot on the TAPPS Division II State All-Tournament team.

Assistant coach/recruiting coordinator John Cannon on Coronado: "Victor is a guy we are really excited about bringing in because he fits the profile of us becoming more physical and more athletic. He brings versatility as he can play all over the infield. Offensively, we're really excited about the potential that he's going to bring with a presence in the box."

Jake Barron, 6-2, INF, Tomball, Texas / Tomball Memorial HS (A&M-Corpus Christi/McLennan Community College)

Barron appeared in 23 games and made 12 starts at A&M-Corpus Christi, recording four hits, six runs scored and two doubles.

A three-time all-district selection in high school, Barron earned honorable mention honors as a sophomore, second-team recognition as a junior and first-team accolades as a senior.
He was named his team's Most Valuable Player and earned Offensive MVP and Defensive MVP honors.

Barron capped his prep career by being selected as a Greater Houston Baseball Coaches Association All-Star.

Assistant coach/recruiting coordinator John Cannon on Barron: "Jake is a player who embodies what we are looking for with how he plays the game. He plays fast with a high IQ for the game. His defensive ability is going to allow him to move around the field and make an impact in a variety of ways."

Mason Bell, 6-2, RHP, Fort Worth, Texas / Boswell HS (McLennan Community College)

Bell made 10 appearances on the mound during his freshman season at McLennan in 2026, posting a 4.00 ERA with nine strikeouts in nine innings of work.

At the high school level, Bell compiled a 20-1 career record with a 0.62 ERA.

He earned District Newcomer of the Year and District MVP.

Bell also earned team MVP honors while collecting first-team all-district recognition.

In addition, he was named Academic All-District and Academic All-State.

Assistant coach/recruiting coordinator John Cannon on Bell: "Mason is an elite strike thrower with real feel to pitch. He's a winner and a competitor, and he is at a junior college that teaches you how to do the things we are looking for."